I Scored Myself A Mate

"No need to be so depressed about it. There is nothing you could have done." Asmodeus told Mark. The red haired exorcist was sitting outside, welcoming the warmth of the sun as it hit his face, his hair turning copper under the rays. Asmodeus had spotted him after he had left the meeting room, his expression disappointed. 

"I don't know." He said and shrugged his shoulders. "If I had trained him better, if I had a bit more time. Maybe if I had intervened and asked for him to be evaluated he wouldn't have to leave." 

Asmodeus sat down, placing his palm on Mark's thigh and he looked up at the blue sky, mimicking his boyfriend. Asmodeus had never been very fond of the sun. His eyes were always sensitive and the bright light bothered him. When he sat by Mark though under the clear sky in the morning he felt as if he was being cleansed, the small discomfort an insignificant price to pay for such precious time. 

"You did your best." he simply told him and a faint smile appeared on Mark's face. 

"Thank you. You're always so supportive of me."

"Because I believe in you.You're amazing after all" the tall demon said and Mark's face turned a slight shade of pink. He let his head rest on Asmodeus' shoulder, closing his eyes for a bit, enjoying the singing of the birds and the sounds of the wind traveling through the leaves. He really liked this garden. 

"What if I told you that I have a dream?" Mark said. 

"A dream? What kind of dream?" The demon asked him back curiously. Mark turned to the side, removing his head from his shoulder and crossed his legs on top of the marble bench so he would sit better. He had an excited look on his face, his warm eyes filled with happiness as he was getting ready to speak his mind. 

During these moments Asmodeus regretted not having a camera. Those split seconds that he got to see Mark like this, excited and happy, framed by the sun, his hair shining, a subtle glow in his eyes as he breathed in ready to express himself. The little curling of his lips into a small smile. This perfect moment, this perfect image he wished to capture. That and many more but the star would always be Mark. As he sat there his freckles forming constellations on his face, as his happy tone reached Asmodeus ears he once more...fell in love. 

What a great joy he was, to be so fortunate. To be able to live in such a world, at the same time, under the same sky, right next to him and witness him glow and evolve. Mark was amazing, the most amazing of all and even if his dream was for Asmodeus to bring him the moon or gather the oceans in a drop he would try to do it. Just to be able to relive a moment like this, pure and filled with joy. 

"I want to build an Academy. Here." Mark announced.

"An academy?"  Asmodeus asked. 

"Yes. I will accept creatures from the Veil and the human world. I will teach them about spirituality and the secrets of magic. They will learn to do good. To heal and protect. I want to make what the people who tortured me all these years back couldn't. I loved teaching Alexander and even before that I thought I should share my knowledge. Create a space for those who need it." he explained. Asmodeus was quiet for a while, making Mark slightly worried, his smile fading a bit. "What do you think? Is it not a good idea?" he asked, playing with his sleeves as he tried to hide his nervousness. 

Asmodeus looked him in the eyes. Playing with him a bit but in the end he couldn't restrain himself that well. He smiled brightly, removing a few of the wild hair that was hiding his handsome face showing all of his demonic sides. His eyes, his horns, his fangs and ears. Once he was ashamed of them, scared to show such an ugly side to the one he loved but how could he think like that now? At a moment when Mark was showing how all the kindness of the world could simply nest in his enormous heart. 

"That is an amazing idea Mark. You're amazing." he told him and Mark clapped filled with excitement. 

"You think so? I could talk to Allias. It would take some time but I don't think he will say no and you can be there with me! Only if you want it of course. We can show others too that what you are does not define you. We choose our own path and...and...well there are so many things I want to say." he said and chuckled. "Will you be with me?" he asked Asmodeus. 

The demon moved closer. He extended his arms and cupped Mark's face, squeezing his cheeks and turning him into the most adorable fish. He kissed his lips, he kissed his nose and his forehead. 

"No matter what you want to do I will be there. You want an Academy? I will build it for you. You want a kingdom? I will make you king. Just ask me. No matter what it is." Asmodeus said and Mark smiled. 

"Let's start with the Academy and we can talk about world domination later." he joked. "Asmodeus" he called him and the demon nodded eagerly. "I love you. I love you so much." 

"I love you too." 

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I can create cute chapters too. Just letting you know. I love Mark and Asmodeus. I think this demon is one of the best characters I've created. Manifest a man like him people. 

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